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stir
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- pronunciation:
- stuhr
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stirs, stirring, stirred |
| definition 1: |
to mix or move in a circle with a hand or object.
She stirred her coffee with a spoon.- synonyms:
- beat, mix
- similar words:
- agitate, blend, churn, fold, swirl, whip
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| definition 2: |
to put into motion.
The alarm stirred me from my sleep.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- agitate, churn, hasten, jog, upset
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| definition 3: |
to make excited or full of energy (usually followed by "up").
Please don't stir up the children right before dinner.- synonyms:
- rouse, waken
- antonyms:
- lull
- similar words:
- animate, jog, raise, stimulate
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| definition 4: |
to cause excitement or feelings in.
The music stirred her.- synonyms:
- agitate, move, rouse
- antonyms:
- bore, lull, still
- similar words:
- excite, exhilarate, inspire, touch
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| definition 5: |
to move around with energy; become active; be awakened.
She woke up to find everyone in the house already stirring.- synonyms:
- scramble
- antonyms:
- retire
- similar words:
- awaken, move, rouse, shift
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| definition 6: |
to move slightly.
The wind did not stir.- synonyms:
- move
- similar words:
- glide, pass, shift, slide
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| definition 7: |
to move so as to shift position.
She did not stir when I called.- synonyms:
- move, shift
- similar words:
- jog, roll, twitch
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| related words: |
affect, arouse, awake, awaken, beat, budge, hum, impress, mix, move, scramble, thrill, toss |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
act of stirring; stirring motion.
He gave the batter a stir. |
| definition 2: |
state of excitement; commotion.
The speech caused a great stir.- synonyms:
- agitation, commotion, excitement
- antonyms:
- lull
- similar words:
- fuss, sensation
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| related words: |
activity, hustle, turmoil, uproar |
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| derivations: |
stirrable (adj.), stirrer (n.) |
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